Due to a ransomware attack at one of Munters hosting providers,
Summary of the fourth quarter 2023:
Munters reports a strong quarter with increased order intake and net sales, a strengthened adjusted EBITA-margin and a lower leverage.
Order intake increased organically +82%, MSEK 5,651 (3,143).
Net sales increased organically +16%, MSEK 3,659 (3,011).
Adjusted EBITA amounted to MSEK 467 (304), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA-margin of 12.8% (10.1).
Net income for the period decreased to MSEK 58 (131) due to an increase in financial and tax expenses as well as additional IACs from restructuring and M&A activities.
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 670 (427). Cash flow from changes in working capital had a positive impact of MSEK 389 (189) in the quarter.
Net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA was 2.1x compared to 2.2x at end of
September 2023 and 2.9 at end ofDecember 2022 . Net debt as ofDecember 31, 2023 amounted to MSEK 4,620 compared to MSEK 4,399 at the end ofSeptember 2023 and MSEK 3,825 at the end ofDecember 2022 .
Summary of the full year 2023:
Order intake decreased organically -21%, MSEK 14,116 (16,830).
Net sales increased organically +27%, MSEK 13,930 (10,386).
Adjusted EBITA amounted to MSEK 1,839 (1,070), corresponding to an adjusted EBITA-margin of 13.2% (10.3).
Net income for the period amounted to MSEK 792 (577).
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 1,066 (772).
Note: All figures relating to 2023 in this press release are preliminary and unaudited. The final report for the fourth quarter of 2023 will be published on
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Munters does not intend to communicate any further information regarding the fourth quarter or full year 2023 results before publishing the full year report for 2023 on
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Media, investors and analysts are on the same day invited to attend a presentation of the report at 09.00 CET. The President and CEO,
Webcast:
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For more information:
Investors and analysts
Ann-Sofi Jönsson, Vice President, Investor Relations & Enterprise Risk Management
E-mail: ann-sofi.jonsson@munters.com, Phone: +46 (0)730 251 005
Line Dovärn, Director, Investor Relations
E-mail: line.dovarn@munters.com, Phone: +46 (0)730 488 444
Media
E-mail: eva.carlsson@munters.com, Phone: +46 (0)70 88 33 500
This disclosure contains information that Munters is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014). All figures relating to 2023 in this press release are preliminary and unaudited. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons, on
Definition of key financial indicators:
Organic growth: Change in net sales compared to the previous period, excluding acquisitions and divestments and currency translation effects. The measure is used by Munters to monitor net sales growth driven by changes in volume and price between different periods.
Order backlog: Received and confirmed sales orders not yet delivered and accounted for as net sales. Order Backlog is a useful measure to indicate the efficiency of the conversion of received and confirmed sales orders into net sales in future periods. The measure is used by Munters to monitor business performance and customer demand and adjust operations if needed.
Order intake: Received and confirmed sales orders minus cancelled orders during the reporting period. The order intake is an indicator of future revenues and, consequently, an important KPI for the management of Munters' business.
Operating profit (EBIT): Earnings before interest and tax. Munters believes that EBIT shows the profit generated by the operating activities.
Adjusted EBITA: Operating profit, adjusted for amortizations, write-downs of intangible assets and items affecting comparability. Munters believes that using adjusted EBITA is helpful in analyzing our performance as it removes the impact of items considered not to be of recurring character and therefore do not reflect our core operating performance.
Adjusted EBITA margin: Adjusted EBITA as a percentage of net sales. Munters believes that Adjusted EBITA margin is a useful measure for showing the Company's profit generated by the operating activities.
Adjusted EBITDA: Operating profit adjusted for items affecting comparability and depreciations, amortizations and write-downs of tangible and intangible assets as well as Right-of-Use assets.
Adjusted EBITDA margin: Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.
Items affecting comparability (IAC): Items affecting comparability are events or transactions with significant financial effects, which are relevant for the understanding of the financial performance when comparing the current period to previous periods. Items included are for example, restructuring activities, capital gains and losses from business divestments and M&A related costs.
LTM: LTM (last twelve months) after any key indicator means that the KPI corresponds to an accumulation of previous twelve month reported numbers. The measure highlight trends in different KPIs, which is valuable in order to gain a deeper understanding of the development of the business.
Net debt: Net debt calculated as interest bearing liabilities, lease liabilities, provisions for pension and accrued financial expenses, reduced by cash and cash equivalents.
Operating working capital: Includes accounts receivable, inventory, accrued income, accounts payable and advances from customers.
Operating working capital/net sales:
Earnings per share: Net income divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares.
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Munters is a global leader in energy-efficient air treatment and climate solutions. Using innovative technologies, Munters creates the perfect climate for customers in a wide range of industries. Munters has been defining the future of air treatment since 1955. Today, around 4,000 employees carry out manufacturing and sales in more than 30 countries.
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